Sprintec Birth Control: Question

ok, this is the first time ever using birth control. I am breastfeeding right now and doing formula as well but i dont know when to take it ? i just got it filled and picked up today but before i got pregnant last year my periods always come on the 11th of each month. When should i take it? on the 11th or wait until i get a period? is it a good brand? will it effect my breastmilk? thx

It's good but it is a combo progestrone and estrogen. If you bf you should be on a progestrone only to avoid problems with your milk. Inngeneral you should start your pack today...but first I would call your ob to double check why you were prescribed that while bf'ing.

I was on sprintec for 2 years and I LOVED it. If I weren't EBF (extended breastfeeding, exclusively breastfeeding) I would have asked to go back on it. But like everyone else has said if your are breastfeeding the mini pill is the only bc you should take.

Funny , I am in the same boat. My milk is dwindling down each day. I am only getting 6ounces a day pumped out and now I am feeding my boy more formula daily. I am on the mini pill now but I picked up sprintec birth control. I asked the pharmacist about breastfeeding and this type of birth control. She said I can start taking sprintec now because my milk supply is decreasing and I will dry up in the next few days. I have not taken sprinted before. I was on ocella for the past 5 years in between having kids. I hope this helps.

dang, because even though i want to still try to breastfeed, i feel guilty because my DH (dear husband) already picked it up for me, do yall know when your period should start after breastfeeding or during? thx

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